Explore the Family Name Dieng
The meaning of Dieng
1. West African (mainly Senegal, also Guinea and Mauritania): Wolof name of unexplained etymology. It is also found among the Serer and Tukulor peoples. Compare Jeng 3. 2. South German: habitational name from older placenames like (Ober- and Unter-) Ding in Bavaria and Thiengen in Baden-Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Dieng in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dieng saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957 in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 38,103. This is a significant increase of 49.17 percent. The count, or number of individuals with the surname, also increased dramatically during this period from 240 to 582, representing a change of 142.5 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people named Dieng per 100,000 also increased by 122.22 percent, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #38,103 | 49.17% |
| Count | 240 | 582 | 142.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.2 | 122.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieng
In relation to its ethnic identity, the Dieng surname was predominantly associated with the Black community, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 76.67 percent of those with the surname identified as Black, and this percentage increased to 85.74 percent by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased from 11.67 percent to 7.73 percent, while those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 8.33 percent to just 2.41 percent. Meanwhile, the White population with this surname saw a slight increase from 2.50 percent to 3.44 percent. There were no changes within the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, with both remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.67% | 85.74% | 11.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.67% | 7.73% | -33.76% |
| White | 2.5% | 3.44% | 37.6% |
| Two or More Races | 8.33% | 2.41% | -71.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |